Nature Nursery closure
We are sad to announce the Nature Nursery will close on Friday 8 March 2024.
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Red clover
A familiar 'weed' of gardens, roadsides, meadows and parks, red clover has trefoil leaves and red, rounded flower heads. It is often used as fodder for livestock.
White clover
A familiar 'weed' of gardens, roadsides, meadows and parks, White clover is famous for its trefoil leaves - look out for a lucky four-leaf clover in your own garden!
Hare's-foot clover
The downy hairs that cover the pale pink flowers of Hare's-foot clover give it the look of a Hare's paw - hence the common name. Look out for this clover around the coast and on dry…
Nature courses
Get closer to wildlife in Essex with our exciting range of nature courses. Habitats & species, practical conservation and more.
Monitoring our nature reserves
How does our ecological monitoring programme work?
Photography Workshop ‘Close-Up & Macro Nature Photography’ with Daniel Bridge
Daniel Bridge is running another one-day workshop dealing with the fascinating subject of Close-up and Macro Nature Photography.
Photography Workshop ‘Close-Up & Macro Nature Photography’ with Daniel Bridge
Daniel Bridge is running another one-day workshop dealing with the fascinating subject of Close-up and Macro Nature Photography.
Photography Workshop ‘Close-Up & Macro Nature Photography’ with Daniel Bridge
Daniel Bridge is running another one-day workshop dealing with the fascinating subject of Close-up and Macro Nature Photography.
My close up
Once a month, Robert attends his local Wildlife Watch group in Nottinghamshire. He’s been going for over a year now and has made lots of new friends; most of all, though, he loves how much he has…
Lion Creek and Lower Raypits Nature Reserve
Walk along the seawall around these two remote and wild nature reserves, where wildfowl and waders roost in their hundreds over winter and attractive salt marsh plants line the reserve during…
Grey plover
The grey plover is similar to the golden plover, but as its name suggests, has a silver- and black-speckled back, rather than a gold one. It is only found at the coast and is mostly a winter…